Quad Ministers Agree to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his counterparts from Japan, Australia, and India agreed to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, signaling a potential increase in multilateral cooperation from the Trump administration; the four countries released a joint statement emphasizing...
Quad Ministers Agree to Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnership
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his counterparts from Japan, Australia, and India agreed to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific, signaling a potential increase in multilateral cooperation from the Trump administration; the four countries released a joint statement emphasizing...
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Ichiro: First Asian in U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Asian player inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, receiving 99.7 percent of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Ichiro: First Asian in U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame
Ichiro Suzuki became the first Asian player inducted into the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, receiving 99.7 percent of the votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
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Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
Yokota Urges Trump's Help to Resolve North Korea Abduction Issue
Sakie Yokota, whose daughter Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977, hopes President Trump's return will facilitate a summit to resolve the abduction issue, noting that Trump previously met with Kim Jong Un and expressed commitment to helping.
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Trump Reinstates TikTok After US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump restored TikTok's service in the US on Sunday, hours after a federal ban took effect, claiming to have saved the app for over 170 million users and 7 million small businesses; he plans a joint venture with a US company to ensure its continued operation.
Trump Reinstates TikTok After US Ban
President-elect Donald Trump restored TikTok's service in the US on Sunday, hours after a federal ban took effect, claiming to have saved the app for over 170 million users and 7 million small businesses; he plans a joint venture with a US company to ensure its continued operation.
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Trump Prevents TikTok Ban, Restoring U.S. Service
President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday prevented a federal ban on TikTok in the U.S., restoring service after Trump claimed at a Washington rally to have personally saved the app.
Trump Prevents TikTok Ban, Restoring U.S. Service
President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday prevented a federal ban on TikTok in the U.S., restoring service after Trump claimed at a Washington rally to have personally saved the app.
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South Korean President Arrested for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, arrested Sunday for inciting an insurrection by declaring martial law in December, is the first sitting president to face formal arrest. The arrest followed protests by supporters who vandalized the Seoul Western District Court, and the detention allows authorit...
South Korean President Arrested for Insurrection
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, arrested Sunday for inciting an insurrection by declaring martial law in December, is the first sitting president to face formal arrest. The arrest followed protests by supporters who vandalized the Seoul Western District Court, and the detention allows authorit...
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U.S.-Japan Relations Strengthened Following Trump's Return
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to elevate U.S.-Japan relations, discussing economic concerns and planning a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Trump, potentially in February, following Trump's return to office.
U.S.-Japan Relations Strengthened Following Trump's Return
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio agreed to elevate U.S.-Japan relations, discussing economic concerns and planning a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Trump, potentially in February, following Trump's return to office.
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Trump's Return: China, South Korea, and Taiwan Respond
On his return to the White House, Trump's administration faced immediate reactions from China, South Korea, and Taiwan; China expressed willingness to cooperate economically while South Korea and Taiwan highlighted their alliances with the U.S. and preparedness for potential economic consequences of...
Trump's Return: China, South Korea, and Taiwan Respond
On his return to the White House, Trump's administration faced immediate reactions from China, South Korea, and Taiwan; China expressed willingness to cooperate economically while South Korea and Taiwan highlighted their alliances with the U.S. and preparedness for potential economic consequences of...
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Trump Begins Second Term with Sweeping Policy Changes
Donald Trump began his second term as U.S. president on Monday, immediately signing executive orders to increase tariffs on China, deport undocumented immigrants, pardon January 6th defendants, and reverse climate initiatives, impacting both domestic and international affairs.
Trump Begins Second Term with Sweeping Policy Changes
Donald Trump began his second term as U.S. president on Monday, immediately signing executive orders to increase tariffs on China, deport undocumented immigrants, pardon January 6th defendants, and reverse climate initiatives, impacting both domestic and international affairs.
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Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
Japan, Australia Affirm Quad Cooperation for Indo-Pacific Stability
Japanese and Australian foreign ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong met in Washington on Sunday, agreeing to continue cooperation with the U.S. and India under the Quad grouping to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region; a meeting of the four countries' top diplomats is expected on Tuesday.
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Major Japanese Companies Halt Fuji TV Ads Amid Sex Scandal
Major Japanese companies, including Nissan, Kao, and Seven & i Holdings, are suspending commercials on Fuji TV following allegations of the network's involvement in a nonconsensual sexual activity scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, resulting in a 90 million yen settlement.
Major Japanese Companies Halt Fuji TV Ads Amid Sex Scandal
Major Japanese companies, including Nissan, Kao, and Seven & i Holdings, are suspending commercials on Fuji TV following allegations of the network's involvement in a nonconsensual sexual activity scandal involving former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, resulting in a 90 million yen settlement.
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Luxury Train Tours Revitalize Japan's Regional Economies
Luxury train tours in Japan, such as Tokyu Corp.'s Royal Express and West Japan Railway Co.'s Twilight Express Mizukaze, are attracting tourists to less-visited areas, boosting struggling regional economies and preserving local traditions; despite ticket prices reaching \$5,200, tours sold out.
Luxury Train Tours Revitalize Japan's Regional Economies
Luxury train tours in Japan, such as Tokyu Corp.'s Royal Express and West Japan Railway Co.'s Twilight Express Mizukaze, are attracting tourists to less-visited areas, boosting struggling regional economies and preserving local traditions; despite ticket prices reaching \$5,200, tours sold out.
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